Feature Comparison: Webinars vs. Virtual Events
Webinars and virtual events both allow you to host engaging live and pre-recorded sessions. However, a virtual event takes place over multiple sessions and days.
Webinars
With flexible scheduling and interactive features, you can host virtual conferences and extend your reach. Webinars are perfect for:
- Trainings.
- Corporate communications.
To learn more about GoTo Webinar or get a demo, view https://www.goto.com/webinar.
Virtual Events
Virtual events allow you to host multiple webinar sessions over multiple days in one event. It gives you access to all the same features as regular webinars and allows you to manage multi-session attendance in one simple interface. Virtual events are perfect for:
- Sales kick-off meetings.
- Internal trainings.
- Multi-day conferences.
To learn more about virtual events or contact the sales team, view https://www.goto.com/offer/webinar/virtual-events.
| Features | Webinars | Virtual Events | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organizers and staff | Register attendees in bulk | ✓ | ✗ |
| Launch polls and surveys | ✓ (if enabled by the organizer) | ✓ | |
| Record the session | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Send emails to registrants | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Upload videos to share | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Live stream the session | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Include speaker details (different from panelists) | ✗ | ✓ | |
| Start without scheduling in advance | ✓ | ✗ | |
| Generate reports and analytics | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Charge attendees | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Attendees | Dial in via phone | ✓ (if enabled by the organizer) | ✗ |
| Ask questions | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Unmute audio | ✗ | ✗ |